Game Thread Spurs (22-7) vs Thunder (26-4) (Thu 12/25/25) [1:30 PM CDT]

[Ice009]

Expect the Thunder to throw the kitchen sink at us. A desperate Champions hearing 'dethronement', 'kryptonite', 'next rivalry' talk will go hard for a 'statement game' on a marquee date.

A close loss is a moral win for us here.

This is what I've been saying (I want the games competitive and close regardless of result). The Spurs will go for the win, but I want the game to be close. If that happens, I believe that will show people (Spurs themselves too) that they're legit.

 

[CGD]

Some interesting thoughts from these young thunder podcasters about their team

World class edge lording. Thunder are still the best in class lol.

 

[PanameSpur]

Okc is going to take a big lead early and the Spurs will grind their way to victory with unc Barnes having the game of his life.

 

[Chinook]

Fuck it, I want the Thunder to jump out to a big lead. Then just when they start feeling confident, the Spurs methodically come back and beat them handily by the end of the fourth. That would completely shatter their confidence in a way that another solid win wouldn't.

 

[Chinook]

Okc is going to take a big lead early and the Spurs will grind their way to victory with unc Barnes having the game of his life.

Was literally typing about a similar scenario when you posted this.

 

[couchman]

It’s Champ’s turn to lead us in scoring for our 8th straight win

 

[Amuseddaysleeper]

really need our outside shooting to show up

 

[Neuromancer]

Merry Christmas bros. Let's do this shit

 

[LeBowen]

It’s Champ’s turn to lead us in scoring for our 8th straight win

Sochan the leading scorer with 13 in a 40 point blowout L, tbh.

 

[Strategic]

Spurs got this, no sweat! Since it’s the big day also like to see the Dubs, Lakers and Nugs get walloped. Go Spurs Go!!!!!

 

[timtonymanu]

Bold prediction: Sochan will play and hit one 3 pointer.

 

[Guru of Nothing]

I feel good about this game. Listening to a podcast focused identifying X factors on today's slate, I'm tempted to agree with guy who identified Mitch Johnson as our X factor today, but really it's growth - specifically, rapid growth. Was watching some highlights of the last game, and really loved the play development on the play where Dylan drove baseline with Barnes (or Vassell? I forget) positioned for a corner three with Hartenstine and SGA ready to collapse, and here comes Champ with a cut for a monster dunk where the cut and Dylan's recognition are the most impressive part of the play. Would not have dreamed this at the beginning of the season.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

OKC by 9.5

Jesus talk about disrespect

 

[spursparker9]

OKC by 9.5

Jesus talk about disrespect

They are all counting on OKC's "historical team" record, reigning champion and not allowing themselves to lose to the same team 3 times in 2 weeks and the home court/thunderrefs advantage.

 

[Strategic]

I feel good about this game. Listening to a podcast focused identifying X factors on today's slate, I'm tempted to agree with guy who identified Mitch Johnson as our X factor today, but really it's growth - specifically, rapid growth. Was watching some highlights of the last game, and really loved the play development on the play where Dylan drove baseline with Barnes (or Vassell? I forget) positioned for a corner three with Hartenstine and SGA ready to collapse, and here comes Champ with a cut for a monster dunk where the cut and Dylan's recognition are the most impressive part of the play. Would not have dreamed this at the beginning of the season.

Long read for my short attention span. I’ve questioned Daignealt’s in game decisions all along. Definitely think Spurs have the advantage with coaching.

 

[BatManu20]

Stating the obvious, but Wemby is the difference-maker against these guys.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2004238229621690557

 

[pope]

Merry Xmas yall, let’s crush these guys today

 

[Spurs Homer]

In the true spirit of christmas with love in my heart …i say…

FUCK the thunder!

 

[Dbreiden83080]

They are all counting on OKC's "historical team" record, reigning champion and not allowing themselves to lose to the same team 3 times in 2 weeks and the home court/thunderrefs advantage.

Well, I’m thinking we have a close game here. One way or the other.

 

[kjhip1]

just imagine we go in there and beat them like we did the heat in game 3. talk about deflating. what im interested is seeing what Okc coaching staff does to change it up. cant beleive its business as usual. maybe more zone, maybe plaaying traditional center on wemby. realistically, if our 3 pt shooting is above 35% we just cant lose. our def will not change on these guys. the 3-headed guard monster will contonie to give them problems. limit the TOs, win the rebounding battle, and push the pace. GSG!

 

[Spurs Homer]

I hope mitch throws in some olynck to bang bodies with hartenstein - as we was grabbing too many offensive boards and trying to bully in the paint...olynck can burn some fouls, get in his head, throw them off...for a few minutes here and there...
maybe even some french vanilla plus olynck minutes to bang hard in the paint because the refs are going to be allowing okc to hack today...imo

 

[SpursBrazil]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2004259653434462604

 

[Itzsoweezee]

OKC by 9.5

Jesus talk about disrespect

Spurs are the biggest underdog among the Christmas teams.

 

[Itzsoweezee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2004259653434462604

Seems like a comment that would draw a lot of follow up questions. I’m sure the San Antonio writers all pounced on that one

 

[BatManu20]

Underdogs. Playing with house money. Let's go shock the world.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2004260019337154625